To investigate the association of social determinants of health with diagnosis and treatment timelines in normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Conducted a retrospective cohort study at a single institution
Analyzed patient records for demographics and treatment timelines
Compared diagnosis and treatment delays between genders and rural versus urban populations
Men and rural inhabitants face longer delays in diagnosis and treatment
No significant differences in age at surgery between genders
Symptom onset occurs similarly in men and women but affects access to timely care
Abstract
Although men and women report symptoms onset at a similar age, there appears to be a delay in time to diagnosis or treatment among men and rural inhabitants with no difference in age at surgery.